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March 24, 2026
苹pín(pin2)
The character 苹 (pín) typically refers to a type of apple or can denote various aquatic plants like duckweed. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical contexts or specialized discussions about plants.
Strokes8Radical艹Frequency#19784DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, apples symbolize peace and safety, often used in idiomatic expressions and gifts. The character may also connect to agricultural practices and knowledge about local flora.
Memory Tip
Imagine an apple tree (the radical '艹' for plants) by a pond where duckweed floats. The sound 'pín' can remind you of 'pinning' an apple to a tree, visualizing both the fruit and the plants together.
Meanings of 苹
pín(pin2)
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About 苹
苹Simplified
8Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#19784Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L1
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AI Study Notes for 苹
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine an apple tree (the radical '艹' for plants) by a pond where duckweed floats. The sound 'pín' can remind you of 'pinning' an apple to a tree, visualizing both the fruit and the plants together.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 苹 with similar-sounding words or characters like 苹果 (píngguǒ), which specifically means 'apple.' This word is more formal and may not be used in casual conversation, so be mindful of context.
HSK Study Tips
While 苹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to fruit and plants. Students should focus on recognizing radicals and related botanical terms as they progress through HSK levels.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, apples symbolize peace and safety, often used in idiomatic expressions and gifts. The character may also connect to agricultural practices and knowledge about local flora.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 苹 interchangeably with 苹果, leading to confusion. Always use 苹果 when specifically referring to the fruit 'apple' in common conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 苹
苹 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
He decided on roast chicken and vegetables, with apple pie to follow.
Cultural Notes for 苹
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, apples symbolize peace and safety, often used in idiomatic expressions and gifts. The character may also connect to agricultural practices and knowledge about local flora.
Word Family of 苹
Words Containing This Character4
苹果píngguǒapple蘋果
苹pínduckweed
苹果酱apple sauce蘋果醬
苹果蠹蛾codling moth蘋果蠹蛾
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Compound Meaning
What does 苹果 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 苹
苹 refers more broadly to apple-related plants, while 苹果 specifically means 'apple'.
No, 苹 is more specialized and typically used in botanical discussions.
Think of 'pin' as in pinning an apple to a tree, linking the sound to the character.
